Scheduled grease filter replacement programs for Melbourne & Victorian commercial kitchens — hassle-free, compliant, and cost-effective.
A filter exchange service replaces your kitchen's grease baffle filters on a scheduled basis rather than cleaning them on-site. Our technicians arrive with pre-cleaned, sanitised replacement filters, swap them out immediately, and take the dirty filters away for professional cleaning at our facility.
This approach means zero downtime for your kitchen — the entire swap takes minutes, not hours. It's the preferred method for high-volume restaurants, hotels and franchise operations across Victoria.
We bring freshly degreased, sanitised replacement filters matched to your exact canopy specifications.
Fast, minimal-disruption exchange — typically completed in under 30 minutes regardless of kitchen size.
We remove all soiled filters and transport them safely to our facility for professional cleaning.
Full digital service records maintained for every visit — available on request for compliance audits.
We manage your schedule — you'll never forget a filter change again. Automated reminders and flexible booking.
Service dockets issued at every visit confirming filter exchange was completed to Australian standards.
Grease filters that are not regularly exchanged or cleaned are a primary fire risk and an insurance liability under Australian standards.
Under AS/NZS 1851-2012, grease baffle filters in commercial kitchen exhaust canopies must be:
AS 1668.2 governs the design and maintenance of mechanical ventilation systems in commercial buildings. It specifies that kitchen exhaust filters must not impede airflow beyond design parameters — a blocked or saturated filter reduces airflow, increases fire risk and causes cooking smoke to spill into the kitchen.
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code requires food businesses to maintain equipment (including ventilation) in a condition that prevents contamination of food. Saturated grease filters can drip onto food preparation surfaces — a direct food safety violation.
Deep fryers, wok stations, burger grills operating >12 hours/day
Busy café & bistro kitchens, pub grills, pizza ovens
Standard restaurant kitchens, aged care, school canteens
Low-use kitchens, function centres, small kiosks
On-site filter cleaning requires your kitchen to pause operations and involves chemicals and hot water on your premises. Filter exchange eliminates both — a clean filter is installed in minutes, dirty ones leave with the technician. Many operators report a 40% reduction in service downtime.
A clogged grease filter forces your exhaust fan to work harder, consuming significantly more electricity. Studies show a clean filter can reduce exhaust fan energy consumption by up to 25% — savings that add up quickly across a busy kitchen operation.
Saturated grease filters are breeding grounds for bacteria and can drip contaminated grease onto cooking surfaces. FSANZ inspectors specifically look for evidence of filter maintenance during food safety audits — a saturated filter can trigger an immediate improvement notice.
